Race organisers are offering people “disappointed” by the Titanic Half Marathon 50% off entry into a well known event in Dublin.

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon on August 2 starts in the city’s Docklands area before running past well known landmarks including the Liffey, the Ha’Penny Bridge, Christ Church Cathedral, Brazen Head Pub (Ireland’s oldest pub), James Joyce Museum, and the Guinness Brewery before finishing at Phoenix Park.

Race director Rob Griffiths said: “As runners ourselves we understand the level of investment that runners make to prepare for a race and can imagine the disappointment when race day is not the experience that was anticipated. When news of the Belfast race came out over the weekend, we wanted to do something to support our fellow runners. We hope that Titanic participants will continue their race journey and join us in Dublin on 2nd August 2015 to put their hard training to work.

“We operate more than 30 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series events around the world, and as such runners have come to know and love our well-organised races that feature all the bells and whistles such as massive finisher’s medals, technical t-shirt, well-stocked aid stations, bands along the course and a finish festival concert, among other things.”

Organiers say Titanic runners must email proof of registration to rnrdublin@competitorgroup.combefore July 24 with subject line of ‘Titanic Transfer’ to get an “individual discount code” to register for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon (£17.40/€24.50 with the special 50% off discount; current full price is £34.80/€49).